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Valerie Mahaffey, an actress who appeared in Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, and Northern Exposure, passed away at the age of 71. She was battling cancer. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, her death was confirmed through an announcement by her publicist, Jillian Roscoe. She was married to actor and director Joseph Kell.
She has appeared in several popular series and was awarded an Emmy for Northern Exposure. People loved her on-screen presence and unobtrusive charm.
Who was Valerie Mahaffey’s husband?
Valerie Mahaffey was married to actor and director Joseph Kell. He is also known for his work in film and television, including The Invisible Man, CSI: Miami (2002), and Summer Eleven (2010). The couple kept their life private, and not much was shared publicly during their time together.
The couple was married until Mahaffey’s death in 2025. Joseph Kell, in a statement to Variety on May 31, 2025, reflected on their relationship.
He said, “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses.”
Kell has not shared further details about their life together. But reports suggest they were close and constantly supported each other. They stayed together through Mahaffey’s illness and final days.
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Did Valerie Mahaffey have children?
Yes, Valerie and Joseph Kell have one child together. Their daughter’s name is Alice Richards. Like her parents, Alice also keeps a low profile and avoids the spotlight.
After her mother’s death, Alice posted a heartfelt message on social media via Instagram expressing her love and grief. She thanked fans and friends for their support during the tough time. Her messages demonstrate a close bond with her mother.
Her post was captioned,
"don’t really have the words to say right now. cancer sucks. i’ll look for you in all the fun moments of life. i know that’s where you’ll be💕🪽 i know we’ll see each other again someday. i love you infinity much"
As per her IMDb page, Alice Richards, who is also known as Alice Ziolkoski, is a writer, actor, and producer. She recently got married to actor Paul K Richards.
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Valerie Mahaffey's passing is a loss to the entertainment industry as well as her family and friends. She was a wife, mother, and actress with an incredible body of work. Her husband, Joseph Kell, and daughter, Alice Richards, are her closest living relatives.
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